Minnesota at Charlotte 5:00 ET

Hornets (+) over Timberwolves- Minnesota has finally started to play the kind of basketball that has been expected of them for a number of seasons right now having won their last three and six of their last seven as Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns are playing up to their talents. The Hornets are playing their best span of the season to date and has won their last three including a win at Brooklyn. Take CHARLOTTE!

USC at Gonzaga 10:00 ET

Trojans (+) over Bulldogs- Las Vegas will be hosting a non-conference dual between Southern Cal and Gonzaga in their Legends of Basketball Invitational. Both of these clubs should qualify of the Big Dance come March as they meet for the third time with Gonzaga winning the previous two. Bronny James the USC recruit has return to the team after suffering a heart attack and is not expected to see any action tonight. Still, with three portal transfers the Trojans have enough firepower to play with the No. 11 Zags. Take USC!

Marquette at Wisconsin12:30 ET

Badgers (+) over Golden Eagles- Wisconsin who was 1-2 have now won four straight and will be pumped to be playing on of their greatest rivalries as Marquette invades Madison and they will be playing for there 130th meeting with the Badgers leading the series 70-59 that started in 1917. Defense is the key for Wisconsin as they have held their last four opponents to 54.8 PPG. Take WISCONSIN!

Michigan vs Iowa 8:00 ET

Wolverines (-) over Hawkeyes- Last season Iowa was no match for the Wolverines in the Big Ten championship game and I don’t see any reason to believe this will be any different. The Hawkeyes have a putrid offense even worse than last season but their defense may be a bit better (geez it had to be for them to win 10 games). Ioiwa’ defense will have to score for them to be competitive against the ‘number’ and I just do not believe they can do it. Take MICHIGAN!

Boise State at UNLV 3:00 ET

Rebels (+) over Broncos- Trying to figure if Boise State is favored because of the football programs reputation or are they actually better than UNLV or maybe it is the experience factor as the Rebels are upstarts and no one expected this kind of season. I have seen the Rebels a number of time up close and personal and they have a multi-talented quarterback is quick accurate and can run but he doesn’t have to so it alone as UNLV’s skilled positions are filled with explosive speed burners and brake-away talent and their running backs are a tough group that fights for every yard. Now, the Rebels are 9-3 SU and 10-2 ATS ad game Michigan all that they could handle and yet they are an underdog at home here. Doesn’t seem right to me.  Boise State has won their last three after opening the season with a pair of losses the first at Washington and then they lost three games by 1 point to CSU, by 2 points to C. Florida, by 3 points to Memphis and and the other by one score to Fresno State. Obviously, the Broncos play a much tougher schedule and don’t face the likes of Bryant, Hawaii and Texas El Paso. Against superior competition the Broncos have more yards on offense and allowed less on defense. I come into this liking the Rebels but upon a closer review I believe that they fall short. Take UNLV!  

Louisville vs Florida State 8:00 ET

Cardinals (+) over Seminoles- I guess with two losses Louisville should be an underdog to an undefeated Florida State team in this ACC Championship game in Charlotte, NC. The rub is that the Seminoles as I am sure you are all aware will be without their best player Jordan Travis who happens to play quarterback. His replacement Tate Rodemaker had a journey type of performance going just 12-of-25 but he didn’t commit a turnover as FSU put down arch rival Florida in Gainesville and covered their number. Louisville knowing the meeting with the Seminoles was coming this week was caught in a classic look-ahead spot and was ambushed at home by Kentucky. This is the reason I feel so strongly about the Red Birds but I am leery of a wounded team that rallies and creates a bond after an injury when from that point people count the out. But, the Seminoles averaged close to 300 yards passing and only managed 134 yards through the ait with Rodemaker. The drop off in talent will be too much for State to over come. Take LOUISVILLE

Georgia vs Alabama 4:00 ET

Crimson Tide (+) over Bulldogs- I really can not remember the last time I saw Alabama as an underdog and not just a field goal but a number moving upward. To me and no so much to some others this sets up perfectly well almost but good enough. Maybe it would have been a bit been with the Bulldogs had romped over Georgia Tech but the Yellow Jackets were not all that bad this season. But, the way Alabama enters this fray after a virtual ‘Hail-Mary’ on the games final play has kept their Final-4 hope alive. Most people don’t believe the Tide shouldn’t even be here, a team the doesn’t belong in this championship game or in a fight for the national title. They have nothing to lose and have improved dramatically since their Texas defeat. It’s karma...Take ALABAMA!

Creighton at Nebraska 4:00 ET

Cornhuskers (+) over Bluejays- No. 15 Creighton understands they are a target for most unranked clubs but the Rivalry for bragging right in Nebraska does exist and the Cornhuskers are ready for bear as they have the confidence needed with seven wins under their belt without a loss. It has been 30 years since Nebraska started 7-0 and each of their wins without a complete roster for any game by 10 points. Take NEBRASKA!

Clemson at Pittsburgh 2:00 ET

Panthers over Tigers- Clemson has started another ACC basketball conference play undefeated (7-0) as they do most seasons and like years past this will also be the Tigers first true road game. Regardless, of where this game is played the contrast in playing styles couldn’t be more pronounced. Pittsburgh has two losses the latest of which was to ranked Missouri and have had trouble shooting the ball but they can take any team out off their rhythm with a pressure defense that has opponents shooting well below their average. Tigers come up lame on the road...take PITT!

Miami at Washington 1:00 ET

*Commanders (+) over Dolphins- Oh gosh, Miami is back at it and have won their last two against the Raiders and Jets on ‘Black Friday’ as they lead the AFC East this late in the season for the first time since 2008. Washington on the other hand should think about changing their level of play rather than their name or owners. The former ‘Skins have dropped three straight and were blown out by Dallas on Thanksgiving after falling to the lowly Giants at home. But, they can move the ball with Sam Howell who leads the NFL in completions and passing yards. Miami defense still has questions that need to be addressed and the Commies will be able with Howell be to exposed their weakness. Take WASHINGTON!

Atlanta at New York Jets 1:00 ET

Jets (+) over Falcons- We keep hearing about the jets defense and that is is elite but, I don’t by it as they have failed to make big stops when needed this season. Their offense (what offense) virtually does not exist as they have more issues than quarterbacking. Atlanta has their own QB issues and their defense although stout at times really isn’t as strong as New York. Desmond Ridder has been benched twice already this season and the Jets defense can not wait to pound him and force miscues. The Jets defense will be the key...take NEW YORK JETS!

Denver at Houston 1:00 ET

Texans (-) over Broncos- Does anyone remember the third week of the season when Denver played their first road game in Miami...I do they gave up 70 points and are now embarking on a three game span where it will be a month before they return to Mile High. The Broncos have won five straight and the general public has taken a fancy to them and with Houston losing last time out to Jacksonville they look to rebound here playing their third straight home game. Denver shut down the one-dimensional Browns last week but defending C.J. Stroud is a whole ‘nother ballgame. Take HOUSTON!

LA Chargers at New England 1:00 ET

Patriots (+) over Chargers- This is without a doubt the sickest game of the entire season as both of these clubs do nothing more than burn their backers money...up in smoke. The Chargers who always seem to be one of the public’s favorite team to wager on have ‘covered’ the number just three times in 11 games while New England with the GOAT (?) as their head coach have managed to capture the cash just twice in their 11 tussles. The Patriots has lost seven of eight games and Belichick has yanked QB Mac Jones out of games four times this season and replace him with Bailey Zappe who turns out was even worse when he played. The GOAT hasn’t named his starter this week but Zappe has taken the majority of snaps during the week. But the Chargers are 1-0 SU in their last 11 meetings with the Pats and it figures if they win here they will still come in under the number. Take NEW ENGLAND!  

Detroit at New Orleans 1:00 ET

Saints (+) over Lions- The roar has become a whimper out of the Lions last week as they lost for the seven straight Thanksgiving day, this time to the Packers. Detroit still leads their division by three games and face the Saints who are also in first place in their division despite their 5-6 record as they play in a division 2here no team finished at .500. Head-to-head New Orleans has won six of the past nine meetings but have dropped two straight on the road on Atlanta and Minnesota and return to the Super Dome (? new name) for the first time in a month. Cajun cooking gets the Saints ready here. Take NEW ORLEANS!